KILFLYNN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2025
Kilflynn Community Together organising committee look forward to welcoming you to Kilflynn for the 2025 St Patrick’s Day festival Parade Monday 17th March.
We would appreciate it if all floats and participating groups could gather at Kilflynn NS at 3:00pm with the parade due to commence at 4:00pm.
There will be music to entertain the crowd from the parade stage in the centre of the village from 3:45pm.
Once again There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes for best floats/participating groups.
The parade will be followed with a presentation of Medals and goody bags for all participating children in the Columba’s centre.
We look forward to seeing you all and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Watch the Kilflynn Community Together page for further updates.
ANOTHER COUNTY SCOR TITLE FOR SONNY
This years Scór Sinsír was held in Duchas MTU on March 1st 2025. A great night’s entertainment was had by everyone.
Congratulations to the winners who go on to represent Kerry in the Munster Final on March 29th.
Amhranaíocht– Heather Grey – Keel
Aithriseoireacht– Sonny Egan – Crotta O Neills
Bailead Ghrupa – Glenflesk
Rince Seit – Spa
Many congratulations to Crotta Hurling club stalwart Sonny Egan who captured the County title in the senior scór Story telling competition on Friday night. This is Sonny’s 38 county title winning, having won titles in athletes, hurling, ploughing, question time, singing and Storytelling in Scor and Comhaltas competitions over the years. What an amazing achievements Sonny!
Great Credit once again to Crotta Scor officer Tom Breen for his great guidance and organising of the Crotta competitors and helping bring back another County Senior Scor title to the club.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/ Kilflynn Active Retired Group will be meeting again on Wednesday 5th March in Abbeydorney Parish Hall. Enquiries to Marie Williams on 066 7135831. All are welcome.
CROTTA LOTTO GAA RESULTS
Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 3rd March, The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 9,11,18 and 21. There was no winner of the 2,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: John Lynch, The Rectory, Ballyconnell, Kilflynn, Deborah Nammock, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn and Darragh Kennelly, Rathea, Listowel. The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 10th March at 10.30p.m with a €2,100 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated
STACK’S MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON AND 10KM
The Stacks Mountain Half Marathon & 10k is open for entry. Go on take on the challenge Register at https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxwmUpvHRk
Date: 26th April 2025
Location: Kilflynn, Co. Kerry.
Half marathon & 10k distances
Walkers welcome for the 10k
Amazing scenery
Event tech t-shirt included
Finishers medal for all participants
Trophies for winners
Post race hot food included
Entry: €50 for half marathon and €30 for 10k run/walk
Brilliant atmosphere every year
Check out event details & the NEW COURSE for this year’s 10k at www.kilflynncityrun.net
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 5th at 10.00 a.m Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes and on Saturday 8th March at 6.00 p.m Elizabeth Hannafin, Leith Ned & Mary Hannon, The Waterfall Francis Cashell & Joan Shine & deceased members of the Cashell Family, Clounafineela.
If anyone would like a call, please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996 or Fr. Jerry Keane 087 2844649.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Kilflynn: Monday 7.00p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross for Lent – commencing in Abbeydorney Thursday 6th March at 7.00 p.m. and on Monday 10th at 8.00 p.m. in Kilflynn Kilflynn Altar Society for March – Claire Walsh, Carmel Walsh.
Inclement Weather: In the event of Masses being cancelled for safety reasons, bad weather notice will be on the Abbeydorney page of the Diocesan website. Check www.dioceseofkerry.ie go to Abbeydorney parish and check the newsletter.
Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan.
CROTTA GAA
North Kerry Under 15 Hurling Championship
Sunday, 9 March
‘A’ Championship
Crotta O’Neill’s v Ballyduff @ Dromakee, 5.00pm
County Senior Hurling Div 1 Round 1 : @Ballyheigue v Crotta on Sunday 9th March at 11am in Ballyheigue.
Allianz Hurling League Division 2 result
The Kerry Senior hurlers defeated Meath in the National league div 2 tie by 3 points on the final score of Kerry 1-20 Meath 0-20 at Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee on Saturday 1st March.
Half Time Kerry 1.09 to Meath GAA 0.12
The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Sean McGrath (wing back), Rory Mahony (Mid field) and Shane Nolan (Corner Forward).
Kerry host Down in Round 6 of the 2025 Allianz Hurling League Division 2 on Sunday 9th March in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee at 1.00p.m .
Very National League Division 2A, Round 2 at the MTU Gaa pitch, Tralee on Saturday 1st March
Full Time: Kerry 3-10 – Meath 0-12.
We’ll done the Kerry Camogie players and their management, especially the Crotta Gaa ladies Amy O”Sullinan, Jackie Hogan, Roisin Quinn, Niamh Quinn and Aoife Behan.
Kerry 2-8 Mayo 0-4
An early second half blitz saw TG4 All-Ireland champions Kerry boost their chances of a Division 1 final spot in the Lidl NFL and left Mayo staring relegation in the face in their Lidl Ladies’ NFL clash in Swinford on Sunday 2nd March. Niamh Quinn, Crotta was a member of the Kerry panel.
